Social Media Intern – Phoenix Suns

INTERNSHIP

Overview

We are seeking a current undergraduate (or recent graduate) passionate about and focused on social media/content/digital marketing! The Social Media Intern is responsible for assisting in the crafting, curating and sharing outstanding and compelling content across Suns, Mercury, TSRA and other brand-related digital platforms, as well as promoting year-round engagement across the organization’s digital audiences.

What we need from our Intern:

Our Intern will assist with running social media efforts for multiple properties across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok and Snapchat. They will help with idea generation, content creation, planning and scheduling for all social media platforms. They can anticipate building platform-specific content for each social network, including memes, photos, graphics and videos and providing social media coverage for events across Suns, TSRA, Mercury and additional properties as assigned. This Intern will find innovative ways to grow and engage social media audiences, utilizing trending topics, memes and conversations across brand platforms.

Our Ideal Candidate will possess:

• Ability to speak, read and write Spanish fluently is needed

• Strong interpersonal skills with a specific understanding of how to write and communicate on each social platform

• Standout colleague, ability to contribute and take constructive feedback

• Graphic design experience is a plus – Adobe Photoshop, After Effects and Lightroom

• Knowledge of the Phoenix Suns’ organization, NBA/WNBA and music/entertainment industry

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and work as part of a team

• Additional Duties as assigned by Social Media Sr. Manager

What can you expect?

Due to the nature of this role, the incumbent will spend the majority of every day looking at a cell phone and computer monitor. While this role maintains a schedule with traditional business hours, the addition of weekends, evenings, holidays and some overtime may be needed to meet business needs.

The physical demands are representative of those required for the employee to be successful in performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities.

Additional duties, expectations, demands, etc. may be added or changed to this document on an as-needed basis in order to meet organizational needs. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Digital Marketing & Social Media Manager

FULL TIME

To apply for this job email your details to digitalmanager@sonomaraceway.com

Overview

About the position: The Digital Marketing & Social Media Manager will oversee all digital/social media communications and resources to market Sonoma Raceway and its major events to drive ticket sales, fan engagement, and sponsor value.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for updates and maintenance to raceway website and all social platforms, including content creation, graphics, photo, video and other updates to enhance user experience and fan engagement.

• Plan, organize and execute all digital content as a coordinated effort across multiple platforms including website, social channels, email marketing and online

• Create a unique “voice” for the raceway across all social media channels, while utilizing content that best fits each platform.

• Work with Ticketing Department to strategize targeted database communications and update website ticketing pages and information.

• Assist in overall paid digital advertising strategy in conjunction with digital agency and internal social channels.

• Utilize established and emerging marketing platforms such as e-mail campaigns, mobile marketing and various social networking outlets to achieve quick, direct and far-reaching exposure for Sonoma Raceway, as well as its events and sponsors.

• Lead the creation and implementation of data collection campaigns through internal and emerging technology platforms.

• Assist in the planning, promotion & successful execution of Sonoma Raceway events.

• Work closely with race teams, drivers and racing series to ensure all aspects of the digital fan experience are completed according to raceway standards.

• Manage at-event elements including screen program, track announcers and screen production content and personnel

The ideal candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Previous communications experience managing a brand or in an event environment.

• Experience and/or a passion for the sports and/or event industry.

• Positive attitude and ability to remain flexible in an ever-changing, collaborative environment.

• Self-motivator who is confident, energetic and creative.

• Solid written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to succeed in fast-paced environment; should be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize appropriately.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines.

• MS Office competency required; experience with Photoshop, Premiere Pro and CMS platforms helpful.

• Able to work occasional overtime and weekends for events.

• Able to carry up to 20 lbs.

Technical Skills

• Hardware: GoPro Cameras; Digital Photo/Video Cameras;

• Software: Windows, Mac, Adobe CS6 (Photoshop, Premier Pro, Lightroom), HootSuite, SproutSocial, Microsoft Office, iLife, 1Touch, tmMessenger, Google Analytics

• Additional: Knowledge of HTML & website infrastructure.

What you can expect from us:​

• Open communication from all members of the Marketing department.

• Fun, collaborative environment

• Passionate and professional colleagues

• Ability to work behind the scenes and gain hands-on experience at major motorsports events

• High standards of excellence

• Opportunity to maximize your abilities and learn new skills

• Fair compensation

• Occasional travel opportunities

Benefits:

• Annual salary

• Medical, dental and other insurance benefits

• 401(k) plan

• Vacation and paid holidays

Community Relations Manager

FULL TIME

Overview

The Chicago Bulls have a strong history of giving back to the community by contributing time, materials, resources and financial donations to organizations that share the team’s commitment to youth education, youth health and wellness, violence prevention, and military and first-responder support. Our Community Relations team supports these efforts year-round, and we are currently seeking a highly motivated and collaborative person to join us as a Community Relations Manager. We are seeking an emerging leader who is passionate about service, highly-organized, and able to both plan and execute against important projects.

In this role, you will have day-to-day responsibility for managing the team’s community partner relationships. You will help the organization build, maintain and expand long-lasting relationships with partners, identify opportunities for new partnerships, and serve as an in-house resource to colleagues about Bulls community partners. You will also be part of the CR team that collaborates with other departments across the organization to develop cross-disciplinary programs, initiatives and campaigns that contribute to the community outreach goals of the team, NBA, and corporate and civic partners.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage and serve as the organization’s primary contact for community partners

• Develop a comprehensive profile of each partner, including goals, capabilities and history with Bulls

• Streamline communications and planning with community partners

• Collaborate with other departments across the organization to identify opportunities for key partnerships to grow and continuously improve the partners’ experience and impact

• Work with cross-functional teams to help build and lead community program implementation

• Track programs and develop and implement a process to measure engagement and impact associated with each partnership

Additional responsibilities:

• Support various Chicago Bulls community outreach initiatives

• Support player relationship management

• Support Chicago Bulls Charities fundraising events

• Support CR game day activations

• Support CR department administrative activities

• Represent organization at events

• Manage 1-2 full time staff

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 3-5 years of prior full-time work experience in non-profit, business, entertainment and/or sports sectors

• Ability to develop positive relationships internally and operate in a manner that reflects the Bulls’ collaborative-based culture

• Strong organizational skills, creativity and a proven work ethic

• Positive relationship building skills and ability to thrive within a rapidly changing environment

• Experience developing and implementing community-focused initiatives

• Experience developing and implementing processes to track and measure program impact

• Ability to communicate articulately and confidently both verbally and in writing with individuals at every level of the organization

• Ability to anticipate obstacles and build solutions in a timely manner

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Ability to lead meetings and prioritize

• Great teammate with positive energy

• Strong and engaging written and verbal communication style with ability to present ideas clearly and concisely

• Working knowledge of the Chicago non-profit community a plus

• Previous management experience of full-time staff preferred

• Must be able to work non-traditional hours, including nights and weekends

Social Media Manager USSSA

FULL TIME

Description of the Position:

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

Social Media Manager Responsibilities

Reporting to the National Director of Marketing, this role is for a true storyteller—one who lives and breathes social media. You must be eager to use your communication skills and social media acumen to help achieve real business goals. A good collaborator with forward-thinking ideas about social media engagement, along with great writing and visual chops, is the best kind of candidate.

• Develop original, strategically-sound social media content by thinking creatively about opportunities to capitalize on events, announcements, and press coverage with a social-first mentality; should be comfortable capturing videos, photos, and soundbites from live events

• Draft social media content, as well as talking points for videos, on behalf of leaders

• Build and execute social media strategy through competitive research, platform determination, benchmarking, and audience identification.

• Create and generate captivating content, edit, publish and post/share daily (original text, images and video) that builds meaningful connections and encourages community members to take action.

• Optimize the company's social media within each platform to increase visibility of company’s social content. Engage with social media audiences.

• Use both organic and paid social media advertising methods.

• Help establish key metrics for success in community engagement. Capture and analyze the appropriate social data/metrics, insights and best practices, and act on the information.

• Collaborate with other departments (graphic designers, content writers, Advance Media Group, product development, and sales/marketing) to manage reputation, identify key players and coordinate actions.

• Outreach to websites, influencers, and advertisers to create business relationships.

• Ensure social media content adheres to USSSA brand standards, and are integrated into the company’s sales, marketing and communication strategies.

• Assess and report on the performance of social media efforts using analytic and tracking tools; suggest and implement strategies to improve performance.

• Stay current on emerging trends in social media platforms, measurement and user habits to ensure our brands are properly positioned to capitalize on communication and engagement channels.

• Act as the voice of the brand across social media communities which include but are not limited to Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and Twitter.

• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Clear communication skills with the ability to adapt style to audience

• Influential and confident presenter

• Ability to work individually and with cross functional teams

• Experience and familiarity with emerging media and digital technologies

• Enthusiastic team player, with a flexible approach to role and ways of working

• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and be very flexible in a fast paced, changing environment

POSITION MUST BE ABLE TO WORK A FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE THAT COULD INCLUDE EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Social Media Manager, Fantasy

FULL TIME

Description

The National Football League is kicking off an exciting project to reimagine its overall Fantasy Football experience. The League hopes to engage the next generation of Fantasy players and reinvigorate current players with a fresh take on Fantasy Football.

The NFL Fantasy team is looking for a Social Media Manager to help expand and improve its use of social for both content distribution and marketing. The person in

this role will be working closely with the cross-functional team and will own the

strategy and execution of content across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and other platforms. This will be a hands-on role requiring content creation, repackaging, strategic thinking, and relationship building.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Help develop and execute the social media strategy for NFL Fantasy

• Represent the NFL and NFL Fantasy brands appropriately and effectively across platforms

• Drive increased awareness of the NFL Fantasy products and content

• Post/create content and engage with NFL Fantasy followers across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

• Track follower growth, engagement, and trends that lead to more fantasy registrations and in app engagement driven from social channels.

• Live event support (Fantasy Draft Weekend, During NFL Games)

• Create specific tags and links for customers to register to play or engage more in the NFL Fantasy App

• Critically problem-solve common complaints by flagging trends + partnering cross-functionally to recommend + implement preventative measures; proactively create a better guest experience.

• Escalate any serious issues to customer support or fantasy leadership team.

• Work with larger NFL social media team to support any larger Fantasy initiatives.

• Find new audiences to engage via social.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• A deep understanding and passion for NFL Football and Fantasy Football

• Passionate about working in social media and have a strong understanding of

• Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube

• 1 – 3 years of relevant professional experience in social media

• Strong Photoshop and Adobe Premiere skills

• Self-starter eager to contribute by going the extra mile to succeed

• Excels in a fast pace environment

• Excited by the idea of making Fantasy Football more fun for all levels of fan

• Exceptional analytical, verbal, and written communication abilities.

• Strong copywriting and editing skills

• Always-on mentality

• Thrives on collaborating with others inside and outside the company

• Did we mention that you LOVE Fantasy Football?

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics:

• This is a 7-month role

• 40 hours per week, additional hours as needed.

• Some travel may be required

• The work schedule for the role will revolve heavily around the NFL season

• schedule including working during (Fantasy Draft Weekend, Thursday Night

• Football, Sundays and Monday Night Football)

• Possible Sunday-Thursday work schedule

Physical Demands:

• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery

• May move Audio/Visual equipment weighing up to 25 pounds

Travel:

• Some travel may be required

Expected Hours of Work:

• Possible Sunday-Thursday work schedule

• 9am-5pm on non-game days, flexible schedule on game days

Social Media Assistant

FULL TIME

Overview

This one-year, full-time internship role will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the main Athletics social media channels and populating the channels with timely, engaging, creative content that connects fans with their favorite student-athletes and programs. This person will be a resource, empowering other social media communicators within Athletics through education, advice, and outreach to help keep all accounts ahead of the curve. As an expert in content creation and consumption behaviors, you will know how best to connect the stories our student-athletes are excited to help tell with the audience that craves their authentic voice.

Minimum Qualifications
1-2 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree

The individual should be an experienced and outstanding communicator with high-level experience in public relations, social media, writing, a familiarity with shooting video (or a willingness to be trained) and have proficiency in the Adobe Design Suite (i.e. InDesign, Photoshop, etc.). Experience in a collegiate and/or professional communications/content creation role desired, including managing media.

This position will work nights and weekends during athletic seasons. Understanding of and compliance with NCAA, ACC, and ND rules and regulations is imperative. Some travel may be required.

To apply for this job email your details to shiggin2@nd.edu